Diamond: A Stone of Yule

General Properties of Diamond: Clarity, purity, strength, harmony, protection, peace, healing, amplifier, spirituality

Color: Clear, steel, pink, blue, green, orange, brown, black, canary yellow

Element: Earth, fire

Chakra: Root (1^st chakra), power (3^rd chakra), crown (7^th chakra)

Planetary: Sun

Astrological: Aries, the sun, spring

Geology: The diamond is the strongest stone rating a 10 on Moh’s Scale of Hardness. It is nearly 150 times harder than the 2^nd hardest stone the corundum and the stone of which all other stones are measured against for hardness. Made of carbon, diamonds were formed deep in magma chambers of the earth. Diamonds today are mined in Siberia, South Africa, India, United States, Brazil, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Zaire, Botswana, Nimibia and Australia.

Physical Uses: The modern diamond rush was started in 1867 when children in South Africa picked up a 22 carat diamond. Until recently, the diamond has not been associated with love. The Romans wore diamonds for courage and victories in battle. Ancient Persians and Arabs believed the diamond brought fortune. Powdered diamonds have been used by ancient physicians to enhance strength, beauty, energy, flawless skin, happiness, long life and to relieve jaundice, gallstones, fever and sexual dysfunction. Wear a diamond to protect against geopathic stress and electromagnetic frequencies.

Spiritual Uses: The diamond help to repel negative energy, evil and nightmares. Use it for protection when performing magic and rituals. Assists in meditation to ground, center and bring about clarity. The stone can break up blockages in the crown chakra and the personality. It harmonizes the body, mind and spirit energy helping to align with the Higher Self. The diamond is a powerful stone and amplifier. Use it in magic rituals to increase the power of your magic. Use the diamond in rituals to promote physical strength.

Mental Uses: The diamond can induce clarity and imagination. Use it to remove distraction and fear from the mind.

Emotional Uses: It aids self-confidence and courage.

Sources:

Bourgalt, L. The American Indian Secrets of Crystal Healing.

Conway, D.J. Crystal Enchantments: A Complete Guide to Stones and Their Magical Properties

Cunningham, S. Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem & Metal Magic

Hall, J. 101 Power Crystals

Juniper Wyndfyre is a gifted shaman/healer, Reiki Master and intuitive reader living in New Mexico. She is a certified laughter yoga leader &teacher and certified yoga meets dance instructor. All services are available long distance via phone or computer. To reach Juniper call 505-862-9343, emailjuniper@juniperhealingarts.net or visit her website www.juniperhealingarts.net